City lights up for Hanukkah
The message from Rabbi Nechemia Schusterman, of Chabad of Peabody, could not have been clearer at the city’s annual Menorah Lighting on Tuesday afternoon — light will always defeat darkness …
City Council follows recommendation for increased commercial tax rate
The City Council voted in favor of adopting a residential factor of .847613 and the maximum allowable tax-burden shift of 175% to commercial, industrial, and personal properties at the fiscal …
Carroll Community Club kicks off by spreading holiday cheer
Students and faculty of Thomas Carroll Elementary School came together to make 25 rag wreaths for Christmas. Their creations were gifted to Sunrise Nursing Home on Friday. The effort was …
Peabody Police Log 12/5 – 12/11
Monday, Dec. 11 Arrests Christopher Eric Young, 28,of Dyer Street, Danvers, was arrested and charged on an other department warrant at 6:53 p.m. at Richdale, 139 Lynnfield St. Geovanna Piers …
Introducing auto-renewals at the Lynnfield Library
In November, the Lynnfield Public Library activated auto-renewals on all items from our network that are checked out from our library. Auto-renewal uses an automated process to identify and renew …
Upcoming programs at the Peabody Institute Library
Wednesday, Dec. 13 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Preschool Story Time 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Afternoon Preschool Storytime – West Branch Library 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. After School LEGOs Thursday, Dec. …
Capone’s celebrates three decades
When it comes to his family business, Chris Pescione emphasizes the former over the latter. Nov. 24 marked the 30th anniversary of Capone’s Restaurant and Lounge on Summit Street. The …
Peabody students make the grade at St. Mary’s Lynn
St. Mary’s High School in Lynn announced its Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the first marking period of the school year. Students on the Principal’s List achieved 90% or …
Walsh donation drive ends in success for Ronald McDonald House
CHARLESTOWN — State Rep. Tom Walsh, through his annual can-tab and household item drive, contributed needed household items and more than 35,000 can tabs collected by more than 50 participants …
Four Peabody firefighters graduate state academy
STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 30 firefighters, including four from Peabody, from the 50-day Career …